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Cian O'Mahony, Science Teacher
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Science Teacher - Cian O'Mahony

Cian O’Mahony is a science teacher based in Cork. Here he talks about how he chose his career and what his job is like. Science Ambassadors include newly

Deirdre Kelleghan, Amateur Astronomer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Amateur Astronomer - Deirdre Kelleghan

Deirdre Kelleghan is an artist, amateur astronomer, informal educator and writer. Here she talks about how she chose her career, what her job is like, the cool things in her

Damien Haberlin, Ecologist (Post-Doctoral Researcher)
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Ecologist (Post-Doctoral Researcher) - Damien Haberlin

Damien Haberlin is a Phd researcher working in Ecology. His job can involve long days in a boat or in a lab so it's quiet varied

Shane Bergin, Physics Lecturer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Physics Lecturer - Shane Bergin

Shane Bergin is a physics lecturer in Trinity College Dublin. He studied Advanced Materials (now Nanoscience) at Trinity College Dublin and then completed a PhD in Physicsfollowed by the Marie

Lynsey Gargan, Manufacturing Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Manufacturing Engineer - Lynsey Gargan

After her Leaving Cert, Lynsey chose to do a Mechanical Engineering course in DIT. She had taken work experience in IBM during the summer months, and applied for a position

Shane Callanan, Electronic Engineer
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)

Electronic Engineer - Shane Callanan

Shane Callanan works as an Electronic Engineer with Excelsys Technologies. He heads up the  Applications Engineering group and specialises in the area of power supplies. He a received a

Agriculture, Animals & Food

Farmer - Dairy - Bryan Daniels
Teagasc
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Farmer - Dairy - Bryan Daniels

Forester - Peter Whooley
Forestry Careers Ireland
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Forester - Peter Whooley

Forester - Tony Lenighan
Forestry Careers Ireland
Farming, Horticulture & Forestry

Forester - Tony Lenighan

STEM, Environment & Construction

Validation Engineer - Niamh Yates
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Biomedical Technologies & Medtech

Validation Engineer - Niamh Yates

Apprentice Electrician - Mark	Maguire
Construction Industry Federation
Construction, Architecture & Property

Apprentice Electrician - Mark Maguire

Software Engineer - Karl Stanley
Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Information Technology (IT)

Software Engineer - Karl Stanley

Healthcare, Wellbeing & Sport

Chartered Physiotherapist - Barry McEntee
CareersPortal
Healthcare

Chartered Physiotherapist - Barry McEntee

Occupational Therapist - Tomas Flanagan
St. Michael's House
Psychology & Social Care

Occupational Therapist - Tomas Flanagan

Psychologist - Clinical - Elaine MacDonald
St. Michael's House
Psychology & Social Care

Psychologist - Clinical - Elaine MacDonald

Creative Arts, Fashion & Media..

Potter - Ray Power
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art, Craft & Design

Potter - Ray Power

Beauty Therapist - Kate Walsh
Languages Connect
Fashion & Beauty

Beauty Therapist - Kate Walsh

Textile Design/Handweaver - Liz Christy
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Art, Craft & Design

Textile Design/Handweaver - Liz Christy

Government, Law & Education

Detective Sergeant - Martha Francis
An Garda Síochána
Security, Defence & Law Enforcement

Detective Sergeant - Martha Francis

JET Coordinator - Japanese Embassy - Edel Carleton
Languages Connect
History, Culture & Languages

JET Coordinator - Japanese Embassy - Edel Carleton

Department of Foreign Affairs - Shane Sargeant
Languages Connect
History, Culture & Languages

Department of Foreign Affairs - Shane Sargeant

Accountancy, Finance & Insurance

Insurance Administrator - Kevin Moran
The Insurance Institute
Insurance

Insurance Administrator - Kevin Moran

AIB Sales Advisor - Sarah Tuite
AIB
Banking & Financial Services

AIB Sales Advisor - Sarah Tuite

Associate Sustainability Advisor - Amy O’Dwyer
Financial Services - A Career Less Ordinary
Banking & Financial Services

Associate Sustainability Advisor - Amy O’Dwyer

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